"I was expecting the ball in front of me, but I was already in front, so I got it behind me," Mkhitaryan told MUTV.

"So the only thing I could do, it was a chance to hit it with the back-heel. I did it and I succeeded."

Mkhitaryan came on as a second-half substitute, having previously spent two games on the sidelines with an ankle injury sustained during United's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

His injury came just as he was establishing himself in United's first team and manager Jose Mourinho was delighted to see the former Borussia Dortmund star back in action.

"I have to watch back on TV because I didn't yet, but it looked for me phenomenal," said Mourinho, whose side drew level on points with fifth-place Tottenham in the Premier League table.

"I think he scored in the right goal, the Stretford End, with the people very enthusiastic just behind.

"It was a great moment and for him important because he was going up and up, and then the injury comes.

"He was out of two matches and he's back. And to be back not just (with) the goal, I think he also brought quality with his performance. I am obviously happy."

Your guide to the latest seat tally, live updates, analysis and list of winners for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on firstpost.com/elections. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or like our Instagram or like our Facebook page for updates from all 542 constituencies on counting day of the general elections.